*Before purchasing and using essential oils, please do some research and learn about them first, some can be extremly dangerous. When using the suggested blends in this section, you may want to dilute them in a carrier oil like any vegetable oil before adding to the the bath water. These are for adult use only, please protect yourself by reading safety procedures for each essential oil before preceding with the recipe. Oatmeal Milk Bath
1/4 c. Oatmeal ½ c. Powdered milk 1 TB. Hazelnut oil 6 drops lavender oil Put oats in muslin bag. Add the rest of the ingredients directly to bath. Milk Soak 2 c. Powdered milk 2 c. Milk 1 TB. Almond oil 10 drops lavender essential oil Add mixture to bath water. Coconut/Almond Milk Bath 3 c. Powdered milk 1 TB. each of almond and coconut oil 3 drops vanilla extract 4 drops almond extract Add mixture to water. Milk/Salt Bath This makes a pretty big batch but just take 1/2 cup out for a gift to add oils to. 1 ½ c. Sea salt 1 c. eposom 1 c. powdered milk About 3-5 TB. of fragrance oil. I especially love to use Sweetcake's Special Edition Vanilla! Allergy/cold/flu bath 5 drops eucalyptus 5 drops peppermint 4 drops lavender *If chest is congested add 7 drops thyme Use in bath, diffusor or humidifier. Dreamland bath blend for better sleep 2 drops roman chamomile 4 drops lavender 5 drops geranium 3 drops sandalwood Add half this blend to a bath or the whole blend with 2 oz. Sweet almond oil. Soothing Bath oil 1 oz. Turkey red oil 4 drops lavender 6 drops tangerine 2 drops marjoram Add half of blend to bath. Water retention bath 6 drops each of geranium juniper cypress ***Remember to read EO CAUTIONS on these oils. Relaxing Bath Oil 1 TB sweet almond carrier oil 2 drops german chamomile 3 drops lavender 2 drops patchouli Mix oils then add to carrier oil before pouring into running water. Stir water before getting in. Self confidence bath 4 drops ylang ylang 4 drops marjoram 3 drops jasmine Mental confusion bath 6 drops each of Melissa lemon 4 drops bergamot 2 drops each of lemongrass lavender Add to bath and soak 15 minutes. Mental confusion 2 4 drops rosewood 4 drops patchouli Add to bath and soak 15 minutes. Kidney/urinary tract bath 5 drops bergamot 5 drops lavender Add to lukewarm water. Squat and splash onto urethra area. Then soak 15 minutes. Bath Mush 1/4 c. each of aloe gel honey sea or rock salt powdered milk 2 tsp. Jojoba oil 5 drops of ylang ylang EO Stir well... before and in bath. Lemon/Ylang bath 2 TB sea salt 1 TB soda 1 ½ tsp borax 4 drops ylang ylang 6 drops lemon Mix first 3 ingredients then add EO's. *For a more balancing blend add a few drops of lavender. Gentle clarifying winter bath 3 drops juniper berry 5 drops lavender Add to bath and mix well. *For romance add rose. Soak worries away bath 2 TB sea salt 1 TB soda 1 ½ tsp. Borax 5 drops lavender 5 drops rosewood Mix first 3 ingredients then add EO's. *For a more relaxing soak add roman chamomile, sandalwood or patchouli. Jasmine and Rose bath herbs 1 oz. Rose buds (whole or cut) ½ oz. Each of whole jasmine flower whole heather flower 5 drops each Patchouli Rose absolute 7 drops jasmine Mix dry ingredients in large jar. Once mixed add the oils, mixed in a tsp. Of carrier oil and pour over herbs. Shake hard! Sit for 24 hours. Put in muslin bag and toss in bath. Orange and Lavender bath ½ oz. German chamomile infused oil 4 drops sweet orange 5 drops lavneder Drop oils into infused oil and shake well. *This mix is also great with unscented shower gel for a bubble bath. Stimulating herbal vinegar bath 1 c. Apple cider ½ tsp each of dried mint lavender rosemary Boil the apple cider and pour over herbs. Steep for 1 hour, strain and add to bath. Rise and shine bath 2 drops bergamot 3 drops orange 3 drops lemon 1 drop peppermint Mix well and add to bath. Stimulating bath 4 drops peppermint Add to bath and soak for 20 minutes. Sleep well bath 4 drops chamomile 2 drops each of lavender marjoram sandalwood Ahhh bath 1 drop lavender 2 drops each of geranium ylang ylang patchouli Slimming bath 3 drops petitgrain 2 drops grapefruit 2 drops lavender Relaxing bath 4 drops chamomile 3 drops lavender 3 drops ylang ylang Rejuvenating bath 4 drops lavender 3 drops peppermint Bath for sunburn 8-10 drops of lavender ½ cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup castor oil Reviving herbal bath 1 tsp each of dried basil eucalyptus peppermint Put in a muslin bag and tie around tap with water running. Relaxing blend 2 drops each of clary sage ylang ylang Extremely relaxing (sleep inducing blend) 10 drops lavender 5 drops marjoram 2 drops ylang ylang Before bed blend 4 drops ylang ylang 10 dropss lavender 3 drops petit grain Toning bath for muscles and skin 4 drops lemongrass 4 drops lavender 1 drop juniper Bath for tension 5 drops lavender 5 drops tangerine 3 drops geranium 3 drops chamomile Exotic bath 10 drops sandalwood 5 drops orange Purifying bath 2 drops lemon 3 drops peppermint 5 drops juniper *Can add to sea salt if you wish...1/2 c. Salt and 1/4 c. Borax Antibacterial bath 3 drops tea tree 2 drops eucalyptus 2 drops thyme 1 drop lemon 2 drops manuka Dry Skin bath 4 drops chamomile 4 drops geranium 2 drops patchouli Antiviral bath 3 drops each tea tree eucalyptus lavender 1 drop thyme Deoderising bath 4 drops lavender 2 drops each eucalyptus tea tree peppermint Relaxing bath 6 drops lavender 2 drops mandarin 1 drop marjoram *This is also good as a calming massage oil... add to 1 oz. Base oil. Rejuvenating bath ½ c. Bath salt or 1 oz. Base oil 6 drops grapefruit 4 drops lemon 2 drops peppermint Optimism bath 2 drops neroli 8 drops grapefruit *Can also use this in a diffusor. Milk bath 1 c. Powdered milk 2-3 drops lavender Refreshing citrus bath 1 tsp. Dried comfrey 1 tsp. Dried alfalfa 1 tsp dried parsley fresh lemon peel fresh orange peel Put above into muslin bag. Tie under tap and let water flow through. After tub is filled put bag in water and steep. Favorite perfume bath Combine a few drops of your favorite perfume with 1 or 2 TB bath oil or unscented baby oil. Reviving bath oil 4 TB almond oil 2 drops each of rosemary (not for those with high blood pressure or epilepsy) bergamot lavender eucalyptus 1 TB vodka Mix above in tightly sealed jar and shake well every day for 1 week. Add 1 tsp to bath. Bath for sunburn or dry skin 1 c. Of either apple cider vinegar or wine vinegar Reviving herbal bath 1 tsp each of dried basil eucalyptus peppermint Tie to tap and let water flow through. Bath salts 1/4 c. Epsom 1/8 c. Soda 1/8 c. Sea salt 10 drops EO of your choice Mix salts. Add 5 drops of EO and mix. Add rest of EO's. Store in airtight container. Use 1/4 to ½ c. in bath. Herbal salt bath ½ c. Baking soda 1/4 c. Fine sea salt 1/4 c. ground oatmeal or baby oatmeal 15 drops each of clary sage marjoram sandalwood lavender Add a 1 TB of blend to bath. Lavender Bath Salt 1 c. Rock salt or sea salt ½ c. Epsom salt 2 TB baking soda 10 drops lavender pigment for color *1/2 tsp. of glycerin makes salts sparkle **Can substitue essential oils of your choice in place of lavender. Blend all except baking soda. Blend soda after other ingredients are mixed. Add glycerine. *Use 1/4 c. To ½ c. Per bath. Sea salts bath 2 c. Sea salt 2 tsp. Glycerin 15-20 drops essential oils pigment for coloring Put the salt in a large ziplock bag. Add the glycerine and knead the bag. Add essential oils and knead again to disperse. Fill in glass jars and label. *Use 2 TB or a palm full in hot water. Citrus bath salt 2 c. Sea salt 1/4 tsp. Glycerin 1/8 tsp. Pigment diluted in 1 tsp. Water 5 drops each of lemon bergamot sweet orange Mix well after each addition. Place on paper plate to dry. When dry store in airtight container. Chamomile sea salt ½ c. Sea salt ½ c. Epsom ½ c. Fresh chamomile 1/4 c. Baking soda Mix ingredients and add essential oil. Orange sea salt 1 c. Sea salt 1 c. Baking soda 15 drops sweet orange Big batch of sea salt 4 lb. Box epsom 1 lb. Baking soda 2-3 TB cornstarch (prevents caking) your choice of fragrance oil Another big batch of sea salts 5 lbs. Sea salt 1 oz. Vegetable glycerin ½ oz. Fragrance oil or essential oil pigment Combine glycerin with scent and pigment. Pour into salt and mix. Scoop out with sea shells. Herbal Bath Bag 2 TB dried chamomile 2 TB dried rose petals 2 TB dried orange blossoms 1 coffee filter (large) 8*8 inch piece of lace fabric (if giving as gift) ribbon Combine the herbs in a bowl, stirring until well mixed. Spoon mixture into coffee filter and secure closed with embroidery thread or ribbon. Place filter in the center of the lace. Gather together the edges and secure by typing and knotting the ribbon around it. Tie the ends of ribbon in another knot at the top so that the ribbon forms a large loop that can be hung from the bathtub water spout. To use, hang the bag from the water spout and let it steep in warm bath water. Sender's Name: Rhondalyn The Recipe Title Is: Effervescent Salt Bath The Ingredient list is: 1/2 Cup Baking Soda 1/2 Cup Citric Acid 1/2 Cup Sweet Almond Oil (Or your favorite) 1/2 Cup Coarse Sea Salt EO to taste Directions are: Blend the EO with the Oils add baking soda, blend well add citric acid, blend well This should be a very thick paste, add additional baking soda and citric acid in equal parts until mixture is a very thick paste. Add the sea salt and knead until well blended. You should be able to make a solid but not dry with the mixture.
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